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Using 精英 (jīngyīng) to express 'elite'
Description & Modification
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Structure
Modifier + 精英
Explanation
精英 means 'elite,' referring to a select group of people who are the most powerful, talented, or privileged in a society or field. It can be used as both a noun and an adjective to describe top-tier individuals or groups.
Examples
这所大学培养了很多行业精英。
Zhè suǒ dàxué péiyǎng le hěn duō hángyè jīngyīng.
This university has produced many industry elites.
他是公司里公认的技术精英。
Tā shì gōngsī lǐ gōngrèn de jìshù jīngyīng.
He is a widely recognized technical elite in the company.
精英教育并不适合所有人。
Jīngyīng jiàoyù bìng bù shìhé suǒyǒu rén.
Elite education is not suitable for everyone.